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Nearby Parks:
Cape Meares State Park
Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge
Cape Lookout State Park
Nehalem Bay State Park
Trask River State Fish Hatchery
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| National Park Overview: |
 | Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1938 to protect one of the last remnants of coastal old growth forest. Huge Sitka spruce and western hemlock, some over 200 feet tall and hundreds of years old, provide habitat for federally threatened bird species, including bald eagles. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| Cape Meares Refuge offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Spring is the best time to view the peregrine falcons and nesting common murres on coastal rocks. During the winter months, you can see a different assortment of wildlife from the headland, including migrating gray whales, three species of scoters, western grebes, and common loons.
A pair of peregrine falcon, a species recovered from the brink of extinction, has nested on the refuge since 1987. A wildlife viewing deck offers visitors a glimpse into the eyrie, or nest site, of a falcon pair from early March through June providing an unparalleled opportunity to witness the magic of the fastest animal on the planet. |
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A luxury lodging facility 4 miles south of Cannon Beach, ocean view, not ocean front, a 3 minute walk to the beach.
Price Range: $149 - $209
Web Site: http://www.archcapehouse.com |
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| Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge - Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex ... water bird and shorebird species during the spring and fall. Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1938 to protect one of the last ... | | Bird Checklists of the United States - Bird Checklists of the United States. Oregon. Key to Symbols. Note:Refuges that are indented are administered by another Refuge or are one of several refuges included in a Refuge Complex. Oregon... | | Bird Checklists of the United States - Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Bird Checklists of the United States Master Table of Contents United States and Canada U.S. Canada Great Plains States Colorado -- Iowa -- Kansas -- Minnesota ... | | General History of the Town of Netarts: Tillamook County, Oregon Coast - A historical summary ranging from the 1400's to 1994. Includes many photos. ... 1400's: Tillamook, or Killamook, Indians inhabited a large area between Nehalem and the Salmon River and from the crest ... | | Area Campgrounds | | |
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